New Fraud at Prathama UP Gramin Bank in Bijnor, Cleaning Staff Accused of Rs 3.5 Lakh Theft
Paijniya (Bijnor) – As the investigation into the massive fraud of Rs 60 lakh at Prathama UP Gramin Bank in village Pawti is yet to begin, another shocking case of financial misconduct has surfaced. This time, a member of the bank’s cleaning staff has been accused of withdrawing Rs 3.5 lakh from a woman’s account using a fake cheque book and forged signature.
The victim’s father, a resident of Mubarakpur Pota, lodged a complaint at Haldaur police station, accusing a bank employee named Sunny of the fraudulent withdrawals. His daughter, Suman, who now lives in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, with her husband, holds a savings account at the Pawti branch of Prathama UP Gramin Bank. According to her father, Suman had never received a cheque book or debit card for this account.
Three days ago, while updating Suman’s passbook, her father discovered two significant withdrawals: Rs 1.7 lakh on October 9th and Rs 1.8 lakh on October 10th, both through cheques. Further inquiry revealed that the bank’s cleaning staff member, Sunny, allegedly withdrew the funds using forged signatures.
When the father confronted bank officials, he was met with promises of an investigation but no immediate action. The family has accused Sunny and bank employees of fraudulently issuing the cheque book and forging signatures to steal the funds.
Circle Officer (CO) of the area confirmed that an investigation is underway and that a formal case will be registered against those involved.
